Anyone who has gone through childbirth will know that it’s a physically taxing event. During this undoubtedly beautiful and miraculous process, your body goes through a lot of changes – your abdominal muscles and your pelvic area is stretched, pulled and pushed in order to deliver your baby. Even delivery via C-section requires a healing process where your abdominal area needs as much support and care as possible. “When I was in labor, I felt there was a huge ball of stone inside me, rolling from side to side. No sooner was my baby out than I felt totally drained and light of body. A few hours later, when I took my first step after the delivery, I felt as if I was floating and thought my stomach would hit the floor because it felt all loose and flabby. My mother was quick to reassure me that it was normal to feel that way and that ‘belly binding’ would bring it back to its old shape…” from yourkidandyou.com Postpartum belt – long 1 Postpartum belts offer great support. Not only will belts help to support your stomach and abs, it will alleviate the pressure on your lower back. Childbirth causes stress on the lower back, which can continue if you are breastfeeding. By helping you to sit up straighter, not slouch and maintain a better posture, it can also help prevent lower back ache. As an added bonus, it can also help your stomach regain a flatter appearance. 2 Reduces stretch marks and improves recovery time. Belly binding is believed to be reduce the appearance of stretch marks as it helps to hold...

While breastfeeding, whatever you eat, your baby eats too. Consult with your doctor about your diet, to ensure your baby is getting the best possible nutrition from your breastmilk. Here are some foods to avoid during breastfeeding. 8 Foods to Avoid During Breastfeeding 1 High Mercury Fish These include fish like king mackerel, swordfish and shark, which include high levels of mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin that can affect your baby’s brain functioning. Try eating seafood like catfish, salmon and canned light tuna that contain healthy essential oils which are good for both you and the baby. 2 Tea / Coffee Drinking more than 2 – 3 cups of coffee a day could lead to high levels of caffeine in your body, which may in turn affect the caffeine level in your breastmilk! Babies ingesting caffeine could lead to fussiness and sleep interruption. The level of tannin (caffeine found in tea) varies, so you will have to watch your intake accordingly. Try switching instead to naturally non-caffeinated herbal teas like chamomile and nettle, which are gentle and soothing. These teas also help with breastfeeding issues, such as low milk supply and help to calm teething babies. 3 Alcohol Babies consuming alcohol through breastmilk could potentially have their growth and sleep patterns affected. It doesn’t mean that you can’t have any fun at all though! If you do drink, just wait for at least two hours before feeding your baby. Prepare for a night out by storing up excess breast milk to feed your baby with later. 4 Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits could cause fussiness, diaper rash and gastrointestinal refluxes....

Whatever your reasons for pumping breast milk, it’s important to get started on the right foot. This starts with knowing your objectives and creating a supportive environment for yourself. While the conversation often revolves around breast versus bottle, the reality is there is a whole spectrum between the two. You could be supplementing your feeds with expressed breast milk, or feeding your baby a combination of formula and breast milk. There isn’t one right way to do it! 7 Tips for Pumping breast milk successfully Get clear on your objectives Pumping breast milk is often the answer for a myriad of reasons. Perhaps your baby isn’t taking well to breastfeeding, or your supply is low. And you want to start pumping in order to increase your supply and supplement your baby’s diet. It is helpful to know why you’re doing it, and how long you plan to pump. Are you intending to do it just until your preemie is big enough to breastfeed directly? Or just until your milk supply increases? Or do you want to do it until your baby is ready to wean. Knowing this allows you to prepare mentally for your task ahead. Get started as early as possible Pumping breast milk right after birth is the best. There has been research that shows the more breast milk that’s removed within the first three weeks after birth, the higher and more consistent a mother’s milk supply will be. Pump as often as a newborn would be feeding at the breast – that’s every two hours! Get a good quality breast pump If you have a chance...

Tips adapted from 13 Breastfeeding Tips Straight from a Lactation Consultant, with tips shared by Leigh Anne O’Connor, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. There’s so much information floating out there on breastfeeding, that we rounded up the top tips that have been shared by a lactation consultant, that are most useful and universal to breastfeeding moms. Make sure you’re comfortable The best feed happens when you and your baby are comfortable. Rather than worrying about the ‘best’ position, it’s more useful to find the most comfortable position instead. O’Connor says “The best nursing position for a mom is one where she is comfortable, not hunched over, and her baby is super close. We are all different sizes and shapes, so there is no one size fits all.” Tummy to tummy works well That said, the most common and recommended position is the one where your tummy is in contact with baby’s tummy. This is a position where baby can breathe well and easily suckle milk from your breast. Use a cold and damp washcloth to wake baby up Snoozing through meal times? If your baby is sleeping through his or her meals, use a damp washcloth gently on baby’s neck to stimulate them into wakefulness. Empty your breast if meal is missed Not emptying your breast can lead to painful engorgement and a lowered supply. So even if baby misses their meal, make sure you express the milk by hand or by pumping it out. Make sure baby’s mouth is opened wide A good latch is important for successful breastfeeding, so make sure that your baby is close and their...

Tips for Storing Breastmilk Pumping breast milk is a lifesaver for moms who have to work or be away from their babies for an extended period of time. If you’re pumping, proper storage is key to ensure that the breast milk is safe and good for your baby to consume. As a general guideline, – Breast milk can be kept at room temperature (66 – 78degF / 18 – 25 deg Celsius) for 4 – 6 hours. In warmer climates, bacteria grows quicker so you can only keep milk at room temperature for 3 – 4 hours. – Breast milk can be kept in a fridge for 3 days safely. Keep it in the compartment that is the coolest (the chiller or the lower part of your fridge). – Breast milk can be stored in the freezer for 3 months, or 6 – 12 months if in deep freeze (under 0 degrees Celsius). Keep in mind that some loss of vitamin C and white blood cells happens in freezing, but total protein, fat, enzyme and other general antibodies/anti-infective properties remain. What to do with Frozen Breast Milk – Thaw it in the fridge, or under warm running water for a quicker thaw – Never microwave it as this could end up destroying the nutrients – After thawing, it can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours, or at room temperature for up to 4 hours. Other breast milk storage tips to consider: – Use glass, BPA free containers or sealable plastic bags and seal the bottles tightly. – Fill the bottles with the amount of milk...

For anyone who’s already a practitioner of yoga, you need no persuasion about its benefits. From improved blood circulation, muscle strength, coordination to weight loss, this ancient practice is well-loved by many. What about prenatal yoga though? Is it safe enough to practice while pregnant? The answer is a resounding yes. As long as you receive instruction from a certified yoga teacher, you are in safe hands. Be sure to voice any discomforts and know your own limits. In general, pre-natal yoga is gentle enough to impart health benefits, boosting your immune system, while potentially helping you with your birthing process. According to research from the Mayo Clinic, prenatal yoga can: 1. Improve sleep 2. Reduce stress and anxiety: breathing exercises improve the flow of oxygen in your body and to your brain, alleviating feelings of stress and anxiety. 3. Improve strength, flexibility, and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth: these are your pelvic floor, hip, and abdominal core muscles. 4. Decrease lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. 5. Decrease headaches and shortness of breath. 6. General improvement in mood: exercise releases endorphins, the hormone that helps to boost mood and sense of wellbeing. 7. Bonus: meet other soon-to-be mothers! Prenatal yoga classes could also offer an opportunity to connect with other moms-to-be. If you’re looking to build a casual support network, share tips and make friends, these classes could prove to be a great chance to connect. Some general tips to make sure you’re practicing safely: 1. Know your limits. Certain styles of yoga, such as Bikram yoga or hot yoga, may be too strenuous. Bikram...

by Dr. Harry Watters For most pregnant women, being comfortable and sleeping well during pregnancy can be two of the biggest challenges. Typically, these problems affect more than 75 percent of pregnant women. During the second and third trimesters (20 weeks and beyond), lower back pain and stomach discomfort often increase. Women who normally sleep on their back or stomach often find getting enough restful sleep especially challenging. Sleeping on the back is discouraged because of compression of the uterus on the large blood vessels (inferior vena cava) and on the intestines, causing decreased blood flow and oxygen to the baby. Here are some tips on improving your sleep: – Set the proper mood to prepare for sleep through soft lighting, a good book, a warm bath (try adding a small amount of lavender oil) and/or a warm non-caffeinated beverage. Experiment to see what helps you unwind. – Make sure your clothes are loose, comfortable and non-restrictive. A sleep dress can also be a good idea. – Getting a massage is also a good way to relax. – Try to get daily exercise – walking or pregnancy aerobics often help. – Use comfort aids, such as the Gentle Air Maternity Bed or a special body pillow to support your abdomen and hips. – Nap during the day to help gain some rest and relaxation. – Ask your doctor can give you additional advice. There are several over-the-counter and prescription medications that are safe to use and effective if other methods are not...

by Susan Tanner If your pregnancy is anything like mine were, you are probably exhausted… all the time. It is not at all uncommon to experience pregnancy fatigue. It seems only natural that sustaining two lives drains you of more energy than only dealing with your own. Having a fetus growing in your belly most certainly takes its toll on your body. Pregnancy fatigue is often accompanied by a multitude of aches, pains, and sore muscles. How you deal with these problems will often determine your level of pregnancy fatigue. Pregnancy fatigue is generally caused by your body adjusting to natural hormonal changes, and the added weight of carrying the baby. You may also be having trouble sleeping due to aches and pains, vivid dreams, or simply too much stress. 1. Get more sleep any way you can As usual, raging hormones are unavoidable. But losing sleep is a huge contributor to pregnancy fatigue. Pregnancy fatigue is just your body’s way of telling you that it needs more rest. Then it seems reasonable to assume that the way to start alleviating the problem is to sleep more. Try to go to bed earlier, and get about 9-10 hours of sleep per night if you can. If you are having trouble sleeping, try drinking a non-caffeinated herbal tea or lighting some scented candles. Breathing exercises can also help you to calm your nerves for sleep. Try taking naps during the day in addition to sleeping more at night, and try to stay off your feet during the day, sitting or laying down whenever possible. Even a quick 20 or 30...

Pregnancy Photography – These tips have been adapted from Heather Hart of A La Mode Photo who specializes in natural environment, pregnancy, family and pet photography. Pregnancy is a special time. As the belly swells, so does your sense of wonder and joy – and it’s a poignant moment worth capturing. These days, pregnancy photography is all the rage – we see it all over Instagram and Facebook. But it doesn’t have to be a complicated affair! Spending some time in a beautiful natural setting with a friend and a camera can produce some pretty great results. Here are some tips that can help you along: 1. Find a friend. If hiring a professional photographer is not your thing, enlist a helpful and talented friend! Since you are the model, you need someone who has a few hours to dedicate to you and your Belly. Plus, you will probably be a lot more comfortable with someone you know and are familiar with, so you’ll look relaxed on camera. 2. Try using a camera with real film and not digital. Go to a camera store and ask for professional black and white film – avoid going to the local market or drugstore for your film – there is a big difference! Ask for 125 speed film – there is less grain. And everyone always looks so much better in black and white – try it, you may like it. 3. Wear natural make-up – a little base and accent your eyes goes a long way. Since you’re shooting outdoors, keep it light! 4. Choose a place outdoors. A local park...

Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience for you and your baby. As nursing moms, we all know that breast is best – but what can we do when we are faced with a bout of mastitis? Recognizing the problem There are many warning signs and indicate that you may be coming down with mastitis. 1) An area on the breast becomes sore and red. The site of the clogged duct develops a very pronounced red spot which is extremely painful to the touch and holding or carrying your baby on this side may become unbearable. You may also see or feel a lump. 2) You may experience pain during nursing sessions. This may begin as a tingling sensation in the nipple. If there is no pain while the baby is nursing on that side, it does not mean that you don’t in fact have mastitis. 3) Development of flu-like symptoms. You may experience a fever along with chills and body aches. Exhaustion is another common side effect. Many women report not even being able to get out of bed. What to do if you suspect you have mastitis At the first signs of developing mastitis: 1) Get into bed and rest! Even if you can just sit quietly for a few hours without doing anything such as housework or taking care of other children or family members, you’ll benefit. 2) Apply warm compresses to the site of the clogged duct. Take a hot shower or even lower your breast into a bowl or pot filled with warm water and soak for a few minutes, several times an hour. 3)...

Holidays can be a stressful time for many people. If you’re a new mother, or are late into your pregnancy, we imagine that it may be an even more stressful time for you! With longer to-do lists, people to shop for, party invitations to respond to, on top of caring for a brand new baby that your relatives may be dying to meet, you may find yourself having to juggle many things at once. Here 5 tips for a stress-free holiday season: 1. Set expectations. You may not be able to do many of things you did in previous years, and you shouldn’t expect yourself to. Don’t allow yourself to feel bad about not being able to host a party, or not be able to make it to as many gatherings as you did in previous years. Being a new mother and being pregnant can be a very demanding time for you, and you need to allow yourself the time and space to have a flexible schedule. 2. Decide on the amount of time you will spend at an event. If you do intend to be at certain functions, agree with your partner beforehand about the time you will need to leave, and find a polite way to let the host know as well. This will help you to take care of yourself and ensure that you don’t tire yourself out too much, which is common during the holiday season! 3. Holiday party dresses! Are you nursing? Having the right party outfit can help you feel comfortable and at ease, and enjoy yourself thoroughly at your holiday parties. With...

by Rachel Incoll at kidsmoneytips.com If I had a dollar for every time I have been asked by a parent what to tell your kids about money, I’d be a millionaire. There are many different aspects of money management you can & should tell your children about. Here I will share with you what I believe are seven of the most important principles. 1. Money can be exchanged for goods or services. This is one of the first few lessons you should teach your child once they are old enough to understand – usually around the age of 3 years. Next time you go down to the corner store to buy one or two items, let your child hand the money to the cashier. By doing so, they will gain a greater appreciation of the concept of being able to exchange money for things you want or need. 2. One should be careful with money. Some people I know, seem to think that any coins with a value under 50 cents are just too small to be bothered using, and so when cleaning out their loose change from around the house will simply throw these smaller coins in the bin. What a waste! Encourage your child to be careful with all denominations of money, and show them how those small coins can add up, by starting a family small coins box. Maybe you could use the money to fund small family outings (a trip to the shop to get ice creams). 3. Money has to be earned. There are many people in the world these days that don’t seem...

by Steve Stosny Ph.D. from compassionpower.com Compassionate Parenting provides a secure emotional base from which children carry out their genetic programs to explore and interact with their environments in safety and protection. At the same time, parents develop the protective, nurturing, and compassionate skills that empower them in all areas of life, including work and health. We simply function at our best when we have emotional connections with our children that are strong, flexible, and enjoyable. Compassion most definitely does not mean letting children get away with bad or selfish behavior. It does not mean that parents should go along with whatever children want. Nor does it mean overindulgence, generosity, or magnanimity. Compassionate parents are able to see beneath the surface of their children’s behavior to get at the deeper motivations. They empower children to control their own behavior by teaching them to regulate their motivations. To parent compassionately is certainly not perfect parenting. The best parents in the world do not go a single day without making some error in what they do or say to their children. Fortunately, kids are extremely resilient when it comes to parental mistakes. A major tenet of the Compassionate Parenting program is that whatever parents say and do matters far less than their emotional motivation. Unless a child is deep into a destructive mode, almost anything a parent says or does in apositive mode will succeed. In fact, experiments show that children perceive even highly critical statements done with positive motivation as caring and encouraging. Regardless of what mode the child is in, almost nothing the parent says or does in the...

by: Daphne Nancholas Benefits Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. If your baby can be breast-fed for at least 6 months then the risk of allergies, such as eczema, are reduced, ear infections and stomach upsets are also reduced. Mother’s milk seems to boost your baby’s immune system generally. How does breast milk do this? Well breast-milk, unlike formula milk, contains antibodies designed to prevent an immature immune system from becoming overwhelmed with the foreign proteins that challenge it. Research has shown that exclusive breastfeeding for six months is associated with a reduced incidence of allergy and reduced risk of gastro-intestinal illness, respiratory illness, ear infections, diabetes, obesity and respiratory wheeze. So there are lots of benefits for your baby if you breast-feed. According to the NCT nine out of ten mothers did not know that breastfeeding for just one month has a lasting impact on health during the first 14 years of a baby’s life. All the authoritative expert bodies that advise on parenting are still right behind the message they’ve always endorsed: breastfeeding is definitely still the best. The longer the breastfeeding continues, the greater the health gains for both mother and baby. Benefits for mums too? Mothers are encouraged to breast-feed, though some women find that it can be embarrassing to do so in public places. Embarrassment aside there are benefits to mothers as well. Breastfeeding can lead to a more rapid return to your pre-pregnancy weight and also reduces the risk to mothers of pre-menopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer. For some people breastfeeding can be a painful and upsetting experience. It is a...

Adapted from Robert Thatcher Finally the pregnancy test kit showed that you are positively pregnant! You double-check by going to an ob-gyne and after undergoing a battery of tests the doctor confirmed that you really are pregnant. Pregnancy can bring so much joy to a family. Pregnancy is oftentimes one of the most awaited events in a woman’s life, especially if the woman has had a hard time trying to conceive. This means that when a woman is pregnant taking some precautions for health maintenance is paramount. Here are some ways that a pregnant woman can employ to ensure the health of her baby and her self, too. 1. Eat well, conceive well. It’s not true that you have to eat for two when pregnant. Eating more than the amount of food that is enough for one person will only cause the unwanted bloat. According to research, a pregnant woman will only need an extra 200 to 300 calories per day. And who knows, you might be already eating those extra calories. Eating healthy food will do you and your growing baby just right. Of course, try to avoid packing on those extra calories should from junk food! 2. Supplement your wellness. A pregnant mom should take a vitamin supplement that contains folic acid, better even before conception and during early pregnancy. Why folic acid? Because this micro-mineral, which is found mostly on green leafy vegies, when taken in 400 mcg amounts daily before and during early pregnancy, can reduce the risk of having babies born with neural tube defects. 3. Away with your vices. It could have been...

by: Steven Stosny, Ph.D. Your children learn how men should behave in relationships by watching you. We hear a lot about mothers, but the truth is, fathers have a very important role to play as well. Children are keenly aware of the way you interact with their mother, even if you don’t live with her. Most divorce and domestic violence happens to men and women who grew up without a father modeling healthy relationship behavior. Here are 10 tips to help you model the way you want your daughter to be treated in her adult relationships, and the way you want your son to treat his significant other. 1. Value their mother: Children value themselves and others more when they feel that their mother and father value one another. 2. Perspective-taking (seeing things through someone else’s eyes): Show your children the importance of respecting the perspectives of people they love, even when they disagree with them. 3. Cooperation: Show how to participate willingly in work, problem-solving, or task-accomplishment. 4. Negotiation: Show your children how to work out solutions to problems that respect one another’s perspectives. 5. Resourcefulness: Never stop trying to make things better. 6. Motivation to improve: Approach disagreements with the attitude of making them better, not worse. 7. Compassion: This gut-level reaction to your wife’s pain, discomfort, or anxiety includes sympathy, protectiveness, and willingness to help but not control. It recognizes that your wife is different from you, with her own temperament, set of experiences, beliefs, values, and preferences. 8. Good will: Learning a positive attitude toward the people they love will greatly improve your children’s chances...

by: Patty Hone Feelings about how to parent seem to shift with every generation. A new way of parenting, sometimes called attachment parenting, has emerged and it challenges many of the rigid teachings of our mother’s generation. Although breastfeeding is on the rise now, women are still dealing with the repercussions of previous generations. Not too long ago mainstream women did not breastfeed at all and the ones that did were taught to follow strict schedules. Some thought of breastfeeding as primitive. Formula was touted as being equal to or superior to breast milk. Only recently, has the fact that “breast is best” been acknowledged. Other women were in the workforce. They may have felt that breastfeeding was not an option for them. They did not have the modern breast pump available to them. The medical community may not have encouraged breastfeeding at the time. It is not hard to imagine. After all, even with all the knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding there are still many health professionals today that are uneducated and unsupportive of breastfeeding. With all the challenges in the way of breastfeeding, it is understandable why many women of yesterday did not choose to breastfeed. Breastfeeding has come a long way but still many of the old thinking still carries on. Women are more educated on the subject; however, even with the many books and other information available, people are often most influenced by their immediate family and friends. Having the support of friends and family can boost the chances of having a successful breastfeeding experience. On the other hand, having to deal with criticism...

by Tia Rodriguez. Pregnancy is a time of celebration, love, and necessary weight gain. However, being pregnant doesn’t mean that your health and fitness have to take a hit. You can gain weight in a healthy fashion while doing some very easy and safe heart healthy pregnancy exercise routines. One of the simplest and most effective pregnancy exercises you can do is walking. Not only is walking one of the best cardiovascular exercises, it is also one of the safest pregnancy exercises you can engage in. Walking is one of the few pregnancy exercises that you can do for the complete duration of your pregnancy. Another extremely beneficial heart healthy pregnancy exercise is swimming. Countless doctors and pregnant women have attested to the wonderful benefits of swimming during pregnancy. A weekly pregnancy exercise routine of swimming gives both the arms and legs a great workout while promoting cardiovascular health. Because of the nature of being subdued in water, swimming will also remind expectant mothers what it felt like before the pounds were added on. This is definitely a welcome change every now and then. The third pregnancy exercise routine you can start doing to keep your body healthy is enrolling in an aerobics class. Many fitness centers and community centers offer low impact aerobics classes for pregnant women. One of the nicer benefits of this pregnancy exercise is that it is done in the company of other pregnant women under the watchful eye of a professional aerobics instructor. This means you are going to get a safe workout catered to the special needs of pregnancy. Weight training is also...

by Alison Palmer If you are like most parents, you probably want to raise healthy, smart kids. You may already have some ideas on how to achieve this! Here are some parenting tips that will help parents ensure their children develop to their full potential. One of the parenting tips that work best is giving your children quantity and quality time. When you spend time with your kids, try to engage them in meaningful conversations. Try to build fun and healthy communications and relationships while the kids are young. In many homes, parents do not really talk to their kids when they are young. But when the kids become teens, these parents desperately want to talk to their teens. But the opportunity is not there anymore. Try not to become the ‘average parent’. According to statistics, an average American parent spends less than fifteen minutes a week in serious discussion with their children. Practice and develop good habits. It is important that you push your kids to exercise their faith and put into action the lessons that they have received. For example, it is one thing to learn about charity and caring, but it is another thing to volunteer some time to visit nursing homes and serve the elderly, or participate in building a house for the poor. Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, said that virtues are acquired by the development of habits. At first it may feel like a duty to maintain good habits but it will become easier as time goes by, and soon they will exercise good habits effortlessly. Be a good role model. It is...

Get to know our longtime Annee Matthew customer, Shendy, and her experiences with her 3 adorable children! Greatest joys Baby Belle is the latest addition into the family. She’s my third and youngest in the family. Exchanging smiles and chuckles, nursing them plus looking at all three growing up healthily are my greatest joys! Greatest challenges Like most mommies, I’m into breastfeeding for all my three children as there are so many benefits when the child is on breast milk. I would prefer to nurse them directly i.e. Latch the child directly so as to have the personal touch. Lots of people say it’s hardship as the child will bite and I’ll have to wake up in the middle of the night to nurse, can’t go for shopping trips without disturbances or even tours. But I don’t consider these things to be hardship at all. These are just part of the territory when it comes to breastfeeding and being a mom. That said, the greatest challenge started when I had my first child. In the first two weeks after delivery, I wasn’t able to produce sufficient milk to feed my child despite taking supplements, having massages, etc. I had to turn to formula. To ensure my milk supply, I did whatever I could (trust me, I tried every single thing) until I nearly gave up. FINALLY, milk supply came but I was still unable to have sufficient milk for the child. The child at this point, too used to milk bottles started to reject me！I was devastated…I tried whatever I could, which included many rounds of tears, pain and...

We have a lot of great breastfeeding content on our site, and to make it easier for you, here are our top 5 most popular breastfeeding resources, all in one handy post! 1. 10 Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding “When consuming caffeine, these chemicals can cause sleeplessness in your infant, which in turn can cause crankiness and other kinds of sleep disorders. Because of its potency, caffeine isn’t secreted out of the digestive system. Caffeine also causes intestinal irritation, since an infant’s digestive system isn’t fully developed yet. If you must consume caffeinated products, make sure there’s ample time to allow your body to process it out of your system (about 6 hours).” 2. Top 10 Breastfeeding Tips from Moms “Prepare for nipple chafing. One thing I wished one gotten in preparation was the breast shells/shields. They would have helped a lot to protect my nipples from chafing in the first few weeks. 😉 – Mei” 3. 10 Must-Have Tools for Breastfeeding “Breast Milk Pump If you are planning to return to work, yet still want to continue breastfeeding your infant, then a breast milk pump is an essential must-have. A hand pump is fine for the infrequent use in the comfort of your own home, but investing in a double electric pump for more frequent uses will make things easier for you. You should also get an extra set of pump parts, so you can have a clean set ready while you wash the other set.” 4. 10 Methods to Store Breastmilk “Refrigerator method Place your expressed breast milk in sterilized containers. Store it at the back part...